Datebook





THURS., DEC. 19

A Citizens’ Potluck


Thousand Oaks Citizens Action Network hosts a winter potluck at 6:30 p.m. in the Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow, Thousand Oaks. Bring a dish to share. (805) 498-4221 Blanca Relle

Moon Over Charmlee


All ages invited to join a two-hour guided full moon hike at Charmlee Wilderness Park on Encinal Canyon Road in Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu coast at 6:30 p.m. Moonlit meadows, oak groves, rock formations and shimmering ocean views. Reservations: (310) 317-1364

For Moms, Moms To Be


La Leche League of Agoura Hills meets to provide breastfeeding support and education. Children welcome. Free. For time and location: (818) 597-2674

FRI., DEC. 20

Holiday Fare at Oaks


Students from a Westlake Village performing arts studio will present holiday carols and a holiday skit in Center Court of The Oaks Mall (Hillcrest Drive and Lynn Road), Thousand Oaks from 5-6 p.m. (805) 496-1963

A Rockin’ Concert


Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas: Teen concert at 7 p.m. features the bands Ember, As You Wish, Against Tradition and Cease to Dream. $6. (818) 880-2993

Dance the Zenska!


West Valley Folk Dancers, 7326 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park Senior Center, Canoga Park: From 7:30-10 p.m. learn a variety of line, couple, set and mixer dances from many different countries for all ages and experience levels including the Albanian line dance, Zenska Albanska Igra and the Swiss mixer, Rozelaar. Soft shoes recommended. $3. (818) 591-9078

SUN., DEC. 22

A Solstice Stroll


Take a Winter Solstice Walk at 10 a.m. and savor the subtle transitions in nature as winter settles in chaparral and woodlands of Cold Creek Canyon Preserve on Stunt Road, Calabasas. Meet at Preserve’s lower gate for 2.5-hour hike led by Cold Creek Docents. (818) 346-9620

Family Holiday Fun


Christian Church of the Hills, 29295 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills: All are invited to a family holiday entertainment event at 6:30 p.m. Variety format offers comedy sketches, festive music and more designed to show true meaning of Christmas. After the show, dessert and coffee served in social hall. Free. (818) 991-1929

Sounds of Season


St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road (corner of Lindero Canyon Road), Westlake Village: At 7:30 p.m. in church sanctuary combined adult and children’s choirs will present Christmas concert. All are welcome. (818) 991-3915

MON., DEC. 23

Trolley Trumps Sleigh


City of Calabasas offers special holiday trolley services from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues., Dec. 31. Hourly service in Calabasas serving its shopping centers, parks and residential communities. (818) 878-4242, ext. 251 for schedule, information

WED., DEC. 25

Cold Creek Christmas


Cold Creek Canyon Preserve, Calabasas: Join Mountains Restoration Trust and Sierra Club in 18th annual Traditional Toyon Trek, a 6-mile, 1,200-ft. elevation gain loop hike through Stunt Ranch and the Preserve from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at Stunt High Trailhead, one mile from Mulholland Hwy. junction with Stunt Road. Bring goodies to share, lunch and water. (818) 346-9675

SAT., DEC. 28

Recycle That Tree!


Oak Park High School Grad Nite 2003 sponsors Christmas tree pick-up and recycling fundraiser during morning or afternoon hours today and tomorrow and also Sat.-Sun., Jan. 4-5. Proceeds benefit safe and sober graduation. No flocked trees, and trees must be free of ornaments and stands and left at curb. $15. To arrange pick-up: (818) 889-4130 Elizabeth Reid

SUN., DEC. 29

Really Big Views


Meet at Malibu Bluffs Park, at Malibu Canyon Road and PCH (opposite Pepperdine campus) at 10 a.m. for a "Bluffs Ramble to the Sea." Ramble on trails with views of mountains and sea, watch for whales and dolphins and early winter wildflowers in meadows fringing blufftop park. Allow about three hours. Led by California Native Plant Society members. (818) 348-5910


TUES., DEC. 31

Very Vienna New Year


Elmer Ramsey and Conejo Pops Orchestra present New Year’s Eve "Night In Vienna" starring special guest artist, pianist Daniel Pollack, from 8-10:30 p.m. in Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. With singers Joanna Bushnell, Chris Feeney, Sherwood Singers, marimba soloist Bonnie Boss, and featuring music associated with Vienna plus tribute to Richard Rodgers and a patriotic finale. $18-$50. (805) 449-2787

FRI., JAN. 3

Musical Reunion


"Reunion"is a trio of outstanding folk and contemporary musicians who’ll perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5801 Kanan Road (at Lindero Canyon Road), Westlake Village. Proceeds benefit church’s Youth Center. For families and youth of all ages. (818) 991-3915

SAT., JAN. 4

Let’s Dance It Up!


Thousand Oaks Fifty Plus Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-10:30 p.m. tonight and Sat., Jan. 18 in Goebel Senior Adult Ballroom Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Live music. $5-$7. (805) 381-2744

More Happy Hoofing


Pi-R Squares Dance Club hosts plus level square dances beginning 7 p.m. tonight and Sat., Jan. 18 at Borchard Community Center at Reino/Borchard Roads, Newbury Park. $6. (805) 492-1442

MON., JAN. 6

DARs Discuss Heroes


Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Program is on American heroes of World War II. No-host lunch prior to tour at 1:30 p.m. (818) 889-1447 Dee or (805) 495-7563 Patricia

A Hot Topic for Birds


Conejo Valley Audubon Society presents Steve Hartman, California Native Plant Society’s desert conservation chairman, speaking on how to find birds in the desert at 7 p.m. at Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology, 439 San Pablo, Camarillo. Free. (805) 987-2721

TUES., JAN. 7

Living With Lupus


Lupus International announces forming of a new Conejo Valley Lupus Support Group that will meet 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of every month in Thousand Oaks area to share information on how to effectively live with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. For details and directions: (888) 532-2322 or (805) 524-3123

Mature Driver 101


City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services’ Senior Recreation Program offers "Mature Drivers’ Course," a defensive driving course designed to brush up the skills of drivers 55 and up, from 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. $11-$13. (818) 597-7361

WED., JAN. 8

Radio Radar


Carl Jelinek, Ph.D., discusses "The RADAR Equation" at 7:30 p.m. meeting of Ventura County Amateur Radio Society meeting at the KADY-TV Building, 950 Flynn Road, Camarillo. (805) 499-2743

THURS., JAN. 9

Chamber Mixer


Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce hosts mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Iliana’s Corfu Island, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills featuring Greek music, food, networking opportunities. (818) 889-3150

SAT., JAN. 11

Pop Icon Speaks


Famed pop artist Wayne Thiebaud will lecture from 6-6:45 p.m. during "Meet the Artist" reception from 6-8 p.m. at Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, in conjunction with opening of exhibit, "Wayne Thiebaud: Works from 1955-2003," which will run through March 23. Museum open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Free admission. Family Art Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Feb. 1. (310) 506-4851

SUN., JAN. 12

Conejo Then, Now


Ed Lawrence’s masterful camera work has recorded a pictorial history of the development of the Conejo Valley and he’ll present a photographic retrospective at 1:30 p.m. at Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. $1-$3 includes regular museum admission; museum open 1-4 p.m. (805) 498-9441

Happy

TUES., JAN. 21

Let’s Get Grafting


"Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop and Scion Exchange" is presented by Conejo Valley Organic Garden and Herb Society in meeting room of Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Attendees should bring cuttings of the first 8 inches of newest growing shoots. Free. (805) 241-8529

SAT., JAN. 25

Forever the King


Elvis impersonator Raymond Michael will star in "Tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll" at 8 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, presented by California Lutheran University Alumni Association as a benefit for performing arts at CLU. $10-$50. (805) 449-2787



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